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YP03 MLE

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,065 mi
Last recorded85,065 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 MLE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 85,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r brake caliper worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake caliper worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,456 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 74,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 62,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,390 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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YP03 MLE is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP03 MLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP03 MLE registered?

YP03 MLE is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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